The Iranian currency market began Saturday, September 19, 2026, with a notable stability in the US Dollar. The greenback was quoted at 228,600 Toman for sell transactions, while the buy rate stood at 227,247 Toman. Other major currencies also showed consistent pricing, with the Euro selling at 262,600 Toman, the British Pound at 306,200 Toman, and the UAE Dirham at 62,250 Toman. The Turkish Lira was available at 4,685 Toman, reflecting the broader calm across the foreign exchange board in Tehran's morning session.
In the precious metals sector, gold and coin prices continued their upward trend, maintaining high valuations. The popular Emami coin was trading at a significant 234,000,000 Toman, closely followed by the Azadi coin at 228,000,000 Toman. Nim Seke (half coin) also saw robust demand, priced at 119,000,000 Toman. For investors interested in raw gold, 18-karat gold was valued at 23,396,740 Toman per gram. Globally, the gold ounce price stood at a strong 4,379.00 USD, indicating sustained international interest in safe-haven assets.
The cryptocurrency market presented a mixed but generally strong picture. Bitcoin (BTC), the leading digital asset, maintained its impressive valuation, trading at 81,054 USD. Ethereum (ETH) followed suit, priced at 2,629.83 USD. Tether (USDT), a stablecoin pegged to the US Dollar, closely tracked the local dollar rate, trading at 228,520 Toman. This stability in USDT against the Toman underscores the close relationship between the local fiat currency market and dollar-pegged digital assets, often used as a hedge or for international transactions within Iran.
The morning session on Saturday suggests a market holding steady across key indicators. The stability in the dollar, coupled with high gold and coin prices, points to continued demand for traditional stores of value. Meanwhile, the robust performance of major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin indicates growing confidence and adoption within the digital asset space, offering alternative investment avenues for Iranian investors navigating the economic landscape.